Schneider Orbit 360mm f/6.8 S II Copal 3 Lens
The Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II is a 360mm f/6.8 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
Key Features — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
360mm Large Format Prime: A fixed telephoto focal length optimized for large format technical camera workflows, delivering a consistent perspective without zoom.
f/6.8 Maximum Aperture: A usable maximum aperture for a large format telephoto lens, allowing adequate exposure flexibility in controlled shooting conditions.
Integrated Copal 3 Shutter: The built-in Copal 3 leaf shutter provides flash sync at all shutter speeds, a key advantage of large format lens design.
Lens Board Mount: Designed to mount directly to a lens board, making it compatible with most technical and view cameras that accept standard board fittings.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus operation suits the deliberate, methodical shooting style typical of large format photography.
Schneider-Kreuznach Orbit S II: Part of the established Orbit S II series from this respected German optical manufacturer, known for precision large format optics.
Lens Specifications — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Architecture, Landscape, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 360mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.8 |
| Camera System | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
The Schneider-Kreuznach Orbit 360mm f/6.8 S II is a large format prime lens built for technical cameras using a lens board mount interface. Operating at a fixed 360mm focal length within the telephoto range, it offers a maximum aperture of f/6.8 and is housed in a Copal 3 leaf shutter unit — the industry-standard shutter pairing for a large format lens of this size. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with the deliberate, controlled shooting style that large format technical camera work demands.
The S II designation places this lens within a specific generation of the Schneider-Kreuznach Orbit series. There is no image stabilization, and the lens carries no filter thread size in the available specifications. As a Lens Board (Technical Camera) compatible optic, it requires an appropriately matched board for installation on your camera system.
This is a purpose-built tool for photographers committed to the large format process.
Pros — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
- ✓Fixed 360mm focal length provides a dedicated telephoto perspective for large format work
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/6.8 is workable for a large format telephoto prime
- ✓Copal 3 leaf shutter integration means shutter functionality is built directly into the lens
Cons — Schneider-Kreuznach 360mm f/6.8 S II
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/6.8 limits light-gathering capability compared to faster alternatives
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable support for sharp results at this focal length
- ✗Lens board mount limits compatibility to technical cameras that accept the appropriate board format